Supervisor Engineering Technical Services Job Stone Mountain area,Georgia USA,Engineering

Position Description

Completes and supervises team in the performance of complex technical support assignments involving test methods, problem resolution, product application, product development and data interpretation using comprehensive product knowledge. Works with customers and the internal engineering team in the support of existing, modified and new products.

Job Responsibilities

Helps customers conduct standard tests and prepares technical reports to resolve customer concerns/problems

Modifies analysis techniques when necessary to solve complex problems

Provides technical support and recommendations from a call center environment

Originates and applies new and unique approaches to evaluate products such as batteries, inverters, and gateways

Adheres to new product development processes as it relates to Concept Analysis, Business Case, product development, pre-production and post launch steps

Provides methods of manufacturing during the design of new products,design modifications or process changes based on cost/design studies

Supervises and oversees the work of engineering and technical support teams

Leads product related activities with customers such as system commissioning and modifications to maintain external customer relationships

Performs analysis of customer systems such as battery capacity testing and power production analysis using existing methods/software

Compiles and analyzes complex test results, formulates conclusions, and makes appropriate recommendations and decisions

Performs one or more supervisory responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management.

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

Strong ability to convey an understanding verbally and in writing of technical concepts and issues to non-technical personnel internally and externally
Demonstrated ability to mentor and manage less experienced engineering support personnel
Expert knowledge of electrical backup equipment as relates to the area of responsibility (I edited this one directly)
Demonstrated general knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of batteries and related products/equipment
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

Minimum five years of professional engineering experience required
Five years of professional experience working closely with non-technical personnel in a technical environment
Prior Supervisory experience preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Limited travel

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.